In the context that cigarettes and new generation tobacco products are increasingly becoming a major threat to public health, the campaign to propagate and take action against new generation tobacco products is becoming more urgent than ever.
Anti-New Generation Tobacco Campaign: Urgent for Public Health
In the context that cigarettes and new generation tobacco products are increasingly becoming a major threat to public health, the campaign to propagate and take action against new generation tobacco products is becoming more urgent than ever.
Although there has been much progress in reducing smoking rates, tobacco use, especially among young people, remains complex.
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Building a smoke-free community is not only the responsibility of the authorities but also of each individual in society. Working together for a smoke-free community - that is an important message that needs to be spread strongly, with the active participation of everyone.
Smoking has been shown to cause a wide range of dangerous diseases, including cancer, heart disease, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and many others.
Tobacco kills more than 8 million people worldwide each year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Non-smokers who are exposed to secondhand smoke are also at risk of developing similar diseases.
As for new cigarettes, according to research, although these products do not produce direct smoke like traditional cigarettes, they still contain nicotine and toxic chemicals, not to mention the risk of containing drugs.
Scientific studies have shown that e-cigarettes are not a safe alternative, and can be just as harmful as traditional cigarettes, especially to the cardiovascular system and lungs. What is worrying is that many people, especially young people, are turning to new generation cigarettes with misconceptions about their safety.
Building a smoke-free community requires the joint efforts of everyone, from the government, social organizations to each individual in the community.
Health experts and researchers agree that to reduce the harmful effects of tobacco on public health, we must do a good job of propaganda and education, strengthen the monitoring and management of new generation tobacco products, and support people to quit smoking.
Dr. Nguyen Trung Nguyen, Director of the Poison Control Center, Bach Mai Hospital, said that the fact that new generation tobacco products are becoming more popular and more easily accessible is making it easier for young people to get caught up in the path of nicotine addiction.
Tobacco campaigns should not only focus on current smokers but also on high-risk groups, such as adolescents and people working in high-risk environments (industrial workers and farmers exposed to tobacco).
At the same time, smoking cessation support through counseling programs, telephone support, or medical facilities needs to be expanded and made more accessible.
To achieve this goal, we need to act today. According to some experts, we need to regularly propagate the harmful effects of new generation cigarettes.
Dr. Nguyen believes that providing full information about the harmful effects of traditional cigarettes and new generation cigarettes needs to be implemented strongly and widely.
Communication campaigns can use mass media, social media, and community activities to emphasize that tobacco is an undeniable public health hazard, regardless of type.
One of the most powerful ways to reduce tobacco use is to ban tobacco advertising and marketing in all forms. This has proven to be effective in many countries, helping to reduce the number of smokers, especially young people. In addition, authorities need to strictly control the sale of new generation tobacco products.
Medical facilities, schools, government agencies and businesses need to implement a no-smoking policy and create a healthy, smoke-free working and learning environment. This not only protects the health of non-smokers but also creates social pressure to help smokers realize the risks and find ways to quit.
Smoking cessation programs should be free and accessible to those who need them. Hospitals, health centers, and smoking cessation support facilities should be fully equipped with the tools and staff to help smokers.
Governments, civil society, non-governmental organizations and communities need to work together to implement comprehensive anti-tobacco action programs. Governments need to maintain and develop tobacco control policies, increase tobacco taxes, and strictly enforce regulations on tobacco advertising and sales.
According to Mr. Nguyen Huy Quang, former Director of the Legal Department, Ministry of Health, to prevent new cigarettes, we cannot only rely on measures from the government or health agencies.
Each of us has an important role to play in the fight against tobacco. Working together for a smoke-free community is not only about protecting your own health, but also about protecting the health of your family, your community and future generations.
For those who smoke, be aware of the harm and start the journey to quitting. Don't hesitate to seek support from experts and smoking cessation programs.
"For parents, be a role model in healthy living and educate your children about the harmful effects of tobacco. For organizations and communities, promote the creation of a tobacco-free environment and organize propaganda activities," said Mr. Quang.
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